Denby Dale First and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-10 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gilthwaites Lane Denby Dale Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8SG |
| Reference Number | 107688 |
Denby Dale First and Nursery School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The leadership has worked hard to develop a rich curriculum that meets the needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school promotes a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and motivated to learn. Strong behavioral expectations and supportive practices have cultivated respectful relationships between pupils and staff, leading to good behavior and attendance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 101 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.46%
Girls: 45.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 5 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.2% |
| Unclassified | 8.9% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing school culture with high expectations.
- Strong leadership and management driving improvements.
- Effective curriculum development across most subjects.
- Successful phonics and reading programs enhancing literacy.
- Inclusive practices for pupils with SEND.
- Positive behavior and respectful relationships.
- Strong early years foundation with engaging activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum planning across some subjects.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to engage in debates.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Smithy Close, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DQ |
0.68 miles |
|
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DZ |
0.94 miles |
|
Scissett Middle School
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX |
1.26 miles |
|
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8UN |
1.35 miles |
|
Scissett Church of England Academy
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9HR |
1.35 miles |
|
Cumberworth CofE First School
Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU |
1.38 miles |
|
Kaye's Academy
Holmfield, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9LZ |
1.95 miles |
|
Birdsedge First School
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR |
2.05 miles |
|
Shelley First School
School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU |
2.27 miles |
|
Shepley First School
Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DD |
2.35 miles |
|
Emley First School
School Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9RT |
2.67 miles |
|
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG |
2.95 miles |
|
Hoylandswaine Primary School
Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7JJ |
2.97 miles |
|
Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ |
3.1 miles |
|
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4HB |
3.29 miles |
|
Thurlstone Primary School
Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 9RD |
3.41 miles |
|
Flockton CofE (C) First School
Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4DH |
3.61 miles |
|
Highburton CofE First Academy
Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT |
3.62 miles |
|
Millhouse Primary School
Lee Lane, Millhouse Green, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 9LN |
3.79 miles |
|
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 6BS |
3.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
1.08 miles |
|
Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU |
1.1 miles |
|
Edan Court School
Edan Court, Colliers Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9TR |
2.3 miles |
|
Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX |
3.21 miles |
|
Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF |
4.23 miles |
|
Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
4.48 miles |
|
Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE |
4.94 miles |